Track Alignment - Polaris 120 XC SP Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Track Alignment

A periodic check should be made to see that the track is centered and
running evenly on the slide rails. Misalignment will cause excessive
wear to the track and slide rail.
When performing the following checks and adjustments, stay clear
of all moving parts to avoid serious personal injury.
Before checking track tension, make sure the track contains no
objects that could be thrown out while the track is rotating. Keep
clear of track. This includes but is not limited to hands, tools, feet
and clothing. Make sure no one is standing close to the machine
while the track is rotating.
1. Safely support the rear of the machine
with the track off the ground using a
jackstand.
2. Start the engine and apply a small
amount of throttle until the track
turns slowly at least five complete
revolutions. Stop the engine.
3. Inspect track alignment by
looking through the track
windows to make sure the rails
are evenly spaced on each side.
If the track runs to the left,
loosen left idler wheel
mounting bolt and tighten the
left track adjusting bolt. If the
track runs to the right, loosen
right idler wheel mounting bolt
and tighten the right track
adjusting bolt.
4. After adjustments are complete,
be sure to tighten locknuts and
idler shaft bolts. Torque to 35-40 ft. lbs. (4.8-5.5 kg/m).
5. Repeat step 2 to verify proper alignment.
ADULT SECTION
WARNING
Looking through
track window,
make sure the rails
are evenly spaced
on each side.
Rail
Hi-fax
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